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Higher education
fromBoston.com
10 hours ago

Hampshire College in Amherst to close, and another Mass. school is put on warning by the state

Hampshire College will close due to financial difficulties and declining enrollment after failing to implement a successful five-year plan.
Higher education
fromBoston.com
10 hours ago

Hampshire College in Amherst to close, and another Mass. school is put on warning by the state

Hampshire College will close due to financial difficulties and declining enrollment after failing to implement a successful five-year plan.
Social justice
fromCornell Chronicle
2 days ago

Brooks School senior heads to Oxford on Keasbey Scholarship | Cornell Chronicle

Ariela Asllani, a public policy major, will study refugee and forced migration at Oxford University after winning a Keasbey Scholarship.
#higher-education
Higher education
fromFast Company
4 days ago

The college industry is becoming K-shaped as acceptance rates plummet. What's happening to admissions?

Higher education is experiencing a divergence, with prestigious institutions thriving while smaller colleges face closures and mergers due to rising costs and declining enrollment.
Higher education
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

The Looming College-Enrollment Death Spiral

The decline in high school graduates will significantly impact college enrollment and accessibility, particularly for lower-income students.
Higher education
fromFast Company
4 days ago

The college industry is becoming K-shaped as acceptance rates plummet. What's happening to admissions?

Higher education is experiencing a divergence, with prestigious institutions thriving while smaller colleges face closures and mergers due to rising costs and declining enrollment.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

I moved across the world to get into the Ivy League. Then I quit Brown after a year to launch a VC firm at 21.

Smaiyl Makyshov founded Multifaceted Capital to focus on community-driven venture capital, particularly within the US boarding school system.
fromHarvard Gazette
2 weeks ago

'Best college tradition anywhere'- Harvard Gazette

"This is a wonderful day for the students to show their spirit and kind of shed the super-academic, super-intense [persona] and just really be fun College students enjoying a little healthy competition."
NYC LGBT
fromThe Washington Post
6 days ago

Student-athletes more likely to attend school than peers, new research finds

"Kids show up to school when they feel connected to adults, peers and are engaged in something meaningful," said Hedy Chang, chief executive of Attendance Works.
US news
Higher education
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Higher Education Mergers Feel Personal, Because They Are

College mergers disrupt relational systems, affecting roles, identity, and emotional stability beyond just organizational structures.
Bootstrapping
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

Top nine low cost 529 plans ranked by fees and expense ratios - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

High 529 plan fees erode savings significantly over time, but Secure 2.0 and low-cost direct-sold plans enable families to maximize college savings and gain new Roth IRA rollover flexibility.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
4 weeks ago

New College Campus Expansion Plan Stalls

If passed, the original bill would have given New College much-needed dorms and other facilities on the nearby USF Sarasota-Manatee campus. NCF is seeking to grow its enrollment amid a multiyear overhaul driven by Gov. Ron DeSantis and led by NCF president Richard Corcoran, a former Republican lawmaker tasked with leading a conservative rebrand of the institution.
SF politics
#college-admissions
Writing
fromPoynter
1 month ago

A college admissions essay reveals the power of storytelling - Poynter

External assignments and deadlines often drive creative work more than inspiration, as demonstrated by a publisher's phone call leading to a college admissions essay writing guide.
Higher education
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

Yale's Summer Storage Wars

Yale cut summer storage reimbursements for first-gen and low-income students, raising concerns about its budgeting priorities despite a $44 billion endowment.
Higher education
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

NCAA to discuss five-year eligibility proposal, reports say

NCAA is considering eligibility rule changes that would incorporate age, allowing five years of eligibility starting at age 19 or high school graduation.
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

As campus tours filled our weekends, we began turning prospective college visits with our teens into family vacations

Combining college campus tours with vacation activities transforms stressful visits into memorable family experiences while maximizing limited free time.
#dual-enrollment
#elite-universities
Higher education
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

What an Ivy League Education Really Gets You

Graduates from elite universities dominate key sectors of the economy and culture despite being a small percentage of the population.
fromFortune
2 months ago
Higher education

This CEO says wealthy families pay him $750k to get their kids into Ivy League schools | Fortune

Higher education
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

What an Ivy League Education Really Gets You

Graduates from elite universities dominate key sectors of the economy and culture despite being a small percentage of the population.
fromFortune
2 months ago
Higher education

This CEO says wealthy families pay him $750k to get their kids into Ivy League schools | Fortune

Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Uncommon New York City Students Receive Full Rides to Top Colleges * Brooklyn Paper

Five Uncommon Schools Brooklyn seniors won 2025 QuestBridge National College Match full four-year scholarships covering tuition, housing, travel, and books to top colleges.
New York City
fromHer Campus
1 month ago

Pros and Cons of Going to College in NYC

College life in New York City is sensory, hectic, transit-independent, culturally diverse, and offers abundant affordable food alongside creative, politically engaged communities.
fromQueerty
2 months ago

Help! Should I take this spicy college secret to my grave or confess to my ex? - Queerty

"Turns out, Steve's brother...Tony, also went to the same college as I did, and in a similar department," X writes. "Steve then jokingly asked if I've ever met Tony or hooked up with him, to which I said honestly, \"probably not, since it's a big school\" and brushed it off since his name and description didn't ring a bell."
LGBT
Education
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

The Homeschooling Hack

Homeschooling in New York City is rapidly expanding and diversifying, attracting families seeking autonomy, alternative learning models, and greater academic focus.
Higher education
fromChalkbeat
2 weeks ago

Some schools embrace on-demand college counseling, courtesy of AI

AI technology is being tested to enhance college counseling by providing students with crucial information and freeing up counselors' time.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

US Colleges received more than $5 billion in foreign gifts, contracts in 2025

U.S. colleges received over $5 billion in reportable foreign gifts and contracts in 2025, with Qatar supplying about $1.1 billion.
#harvard-university
Higher education
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Harvard may be under federal investigation and cost over $87,000 a year-but it's still Gen Z's No. 1 'dream college' | Fortune

Harvard remains the top choice for college applicants, showcasing strong brand recognition and competitive admissions despite rising costs.
Higher education
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Harvard may be under federal investigation and cost over $87,000 a year-but it's still Gen Z's No. 1 'dream college' | Fortune

Harvard remains the top choice for college applicants, showcasing strong brand recognition and competitive admissions despite rising costs.
Higher education
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

I'm a Student at Yale. My Classmates Are Doing Exactly What Charlie Kirk Wanted Them To.

Ivy League students are pursuing marriage with competitive intensity similar to other status symbols, contradicting stereotypes of high achievers being romantically stunted.
Higher education
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm anxious about my daughter's college applications, so I'm often nagging her. I'm now trying to save our relationship.

College admissions have become significantly more competitive, with students applying to more schools while acceptance rates decline, creating increased stress for both teens and parents.
#three-year-degrees
Higher education
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Employers, Parents, and Politicians Have Requested a Drastic Change to American Colleges. They're Getting It.

Colleges nationwide are rapidly introducing three-year bachelor's degrees requiring 90 credits instead of the traditional 120, allowing students to save time and tuition costs while entering the workforce sooner.
Higher education
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Employers, Parents, and Politicians Have Requested a Drastic Change to American Colleges. They're Getting It.

Colleges nationwide are rapidly introducing three-year bachelor's degrees requiring 90 credits instead of the traditional 120, allowing students to save time and tuition costs while entering the workforce sooner.
Higher education
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

Most College Kids Skip This 1 Simple Habit. An Expert Says It Can Help Land a Dream Job

Building meaningful relationships with professors, advisers, and mentors during college is more important for career success than grades and resumes alone.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago

Net Tuition Price Continues to Trend Downward

In general, students across all income brackets are paying less for college, adjusted for inflation, than they did six years ago at all types of institutions. In some cases, those drops were especially high, including for low- and middle-income students at the nation's wealthiest private colleges; their average net price dropped 28.1 percent and 30.8 percent, respectively.
Higher education
Higher education
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

So much for the death of the elite degree

Elite college graduates have regained hiring advantage as employers become more selective during economic slowdown, with top-tier universities increasingly prioritized in recruitment.
Higher education
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Is the Most Beautiful College Campus in America

Sewanee: The University of the South ranks as the most beautiful U.S. college campus, with 70% of Tripadvisor reviews using the word 'beautiful,' followed by Indiana University Bloomington and University of Colorado Boulder.
Higher education
fromUS News & World Report
1 month ago

Ahead of the Curve: How Schools Can Keep Up as AI Changes College Search

Colleges must optimize web content for AI overviews through answer engine optimization and generative engine optimization to ensure accurate institutional information appears in AI summaries and conversational tools.
fromCornell Chronicle
1 month ago

Ivy basketball tourneys bring 'madness' to Ithaca | Cornell Chronicle

Cornell is thrilled to welcome all of these incredible student-athletes to Ithaca. The NCAA basketball tournaments are cultural institutions and lots of fun. I'm excited and proud, both as a fan and as the university's president, to host our terrific Ivy athletes, coaches and fans.
Higher education
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago

Students Should Insure an Investment as Important as College

It can be scary to borrow large student loans to finance an expensive college degree. There is a market failure, however, every time a student does not attend their preferred college, study their preferred major, or pursue their preferred career because they are afraid of student loans. Students should be free to pursue their passions - not forced into second-best choices because of the cost of the degree or the prospect of a lower income in the future.
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Got In To Your Dream Law School? Federal Loan Caps Could Change The Math - Above the Law

Student loans aren't to be taken lightly - the hundreds of thousands of dollars prospective lawyers take out for school can set back other milestone life goals like owning a home, having children and buying groceries. For years, relatively low interest loans from the government were a godsend for students that wanted the career opportunities law could unlock but lacked the capital needed to fund their educations.
Higher education
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Yale offers free tuition for new undergrads from families earning less than $100,000

Yale University is eliminating tuition and other costs for all new undergraduates from families earning less than $100,000 a year, joining a growing number of elite campuses that are slashing costs for middle- and lower-income families. The Ivy League school announced the change Tuesday and said it will take effect for students entering this fall. Yale previously waived all expected costs for students from families earning less than $75,000 a year.
Higher education
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Paperwork Stands Between Law School Receiving Millions In Funding - Above the Law

Appalachian School of Law faces severe financial distress, seeking reduced county aid while resisting financial transparency despite economic impact on the community.
Higher education
fromFortune
2 months ago

American students are interested in all types of degrees but a bachelor's | Fortune

Undergraduate enrollment growth is driven mainly by rising community college and certificate enrollment rather than growth in four-year bachelor’s programs.
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Alumni committee names candidates for Harvard board elections - Harvard Gazette

The process of identifying candidates for Overseer and HAA elected director once again underscored the extraordinary breadth of experience and commitment found across the Harvard alumni community,
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